Walmart tussle could result in 15-year prison sentence
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Nearly three years after Heather Ellis switched Witnesses say Ellis cut in front of waiting customers, shoved merchandise on a conveyor belt out of her way and became belligerent when confronted, according to court filings. Ellis maintains she was merely joining her cousin in a faster line. She says she was pushed by a white customer, hassled by store employees, called racial slurs and physically mistreated by police Police say she kicked one officer and split another's lip. Her trial for assault, resisting arrest and disturbing the peace begins Wednesday. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
NBC Augusta 26 News brings you straight to the point news, weather, and sports from Augusta and the CSRA. Meet our NBC Augusta 26 News staff! The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Saturday, Nov 21 at 12:00 PM william wrote ..."joining" your companion in line is no different than cutting in line, the people in line don't care if you know someone or not. so she hears a racial slur after the whole thing is over, and that makes all her behavior ok? lol. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Saturday, Nov 21 at 11:58 AM william wrote ...just "joining" your companion in line is no different than cutting in line, the people in line don't care if you know someone or not. so after the whole thing is over, she claims she hears a racial slur, so that makes her behavior all ok, right? Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Nov 17 at 4:34 PM Glenys wrote ...Reverse discrimination is very popular amongst people of color. I should know, I used to be a cashier !... Respect should rule the day not color or race or national origin!!!... Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Monday, Nov 16 at 5:13 PM anonymous wrote ...Put her in jail to think about the fact the race card is now a joker and people are sick of it, yeas I am WHITE!!!!! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Monday, Nov 16 at 4:38 PM john wrote ...someone should have checked this puke before she got to walmart. she is old enough to know better but wait...maybe she was owed a spot, you know, "because". Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Monday, Nov 16 at 1:42 PM Jeff Magnus wrote ...Someone cut in line on my Nanna a couple of years ago and then gave her some choice words when she politely challenged the line jumper. This world will get no better until we ALL start treating everyone we meet with the same respect that we feel entitled to. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Monday, Nov 16 at 11:09 AM mrpcez wrote ...Cool!! I hope she gets what's coming to her. Whether black or white, I don't understand why people feel there is a need to be rude by thinking they are more important then those attempting to be civil. Of course, this woman has to throw the race card out there. Her claims may be true, but her actions cause individuals to feel that way in the first place and they are still no excuse for her behavior. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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